In a rare and candid interview with her sister Chynna, Mackenzie Phillips, the 64-year-old star of "One Day At A Time," has opened up about a shocking revelation from her past. She disclosed a **decade-long incestuous affair** with none other than her own father, John Phillips, the frontman of the iconic band *The Mamas & the Papas*. The interview, conducted on Chynna's YouTube channel, delved into their tumultuous childhoods and the lasting trauma they both carried.
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Mackenzie's 2009 memoir, *High On Arrival*, sent shockwaves through the entertainment world when she revealed that her father had **raped her** on the eve of her wedding to Jeff Sessler. However, the story took an even more disturbing turn: as Mackenzie's life spiraled out of control due to drug use, the relationship evolved into a **consensual affair** that lasted nearly a decade.
The harrowing details emerged during the interview, where Mackenzie described waking up from a blackout to find herself having sex with her father. She confessed that she had spent the last 30 years trying to compartmentalize this traumatic experience. Her father, John Phillips, paid for an abortion when she became pregnant, and the relationship continued despite her marriage to Jeff Sessler.
Michelle Phillips, Mackenzie's stepmother and a member of *The Mamas & the Papas*, expressed doubt about the allegations, citing Mackenzie's mental health struggles and long history of drug abuse. Nevertheless, Mackenzie confronted her father about the rape, only to be met with his romanticized view of their relationship.
This shocking revelation sheds light on the complexities of trauma, forgiveness, and the enduring impact of family secrets. Mackenzie's courage in sharing her story serves as a reminder that healing is a journey fraught with pain, but also the possibility of forgiveness.
